Ali Almhdi
About Ali Almhdi
Ali Almhdi is a skilled Network Engineer with extensive experience in configuring Cisco switches and routers. He holds multiple certifications, including CCIE and VMware Certified Professional, and has worked in various roles within the networking field since 2008.
Current Role at SITA
Ali Almhdi currently serves as a Network Engineer at SITA, a position he has held since 2017. He works in the Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia, where he applies his expertise in network engineering. His role involves configuring and managing network devices and services, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Previous Experience at SITA
Prior to his current role, Ali Almhdi worked at SITA in various capacities. He served as a Tech Support from 2008 to 2009 and later as a Field Engineer from 2009 to 2017. His experience at SITA spans over nine years, during which he developed skills in troubleshooting and supporting network systems.
Education and Certifications
Ali Almhdi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics Sciences from Ibb University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He also completed his high school education at AL Shab Shaban from 1994 to 2001. He is certified as a VMware Certified Professional in Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DC) and holds a Fortinet Network Security Expert level 4 (NSE4) certification. Additionally, he has achieved Cisco Certified Network Professional certifications in Routing and Switching and Service Provider tracks, as well as a CCIE Routing and Switching certification.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ali Almhdi possesses extensive technical skills in network engineering. He is proficient in configuring Cisco switches, specifically models 3750 and 3650, and has experience with various Cisco routers, including models 1800, 2800, and 3600. His expertise includes working with protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP. He is also skilled in configuring network services and protocols, including QoS, VoIP, DHCP, and DNS.
Background and Early Career
Before his tenure at SITA, Ali Almhdi worked at Al Khlaeej Training & Education as a Network Engineer for one month in 2015. He also held the position of Site Supervisor at JCCS from 2009 to 2017. His early career laid the foundation for his extensive knowledge in network systems and engineering.